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Margery J Tamas1, Anjali Khakharia2, Richard B Rothenberg3
1Institute for Medical and Nursing Education, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)
|November 13, 2018
Summary
US veterans are experiencing significant weight gain, particularly younger individuals and women without diabetes. This trend highlights an urgent need for targeted weight management interventions within this population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Veterans Health
Background:
- Assessing weight trends and diabetes prevalence in US veterans is crucial for public health.
- Understanding demographic factors influencing these trends is essential for targeted interventions.
Observation:
- Data from 4,527,865 US veterans (born 1915-1984) from 2000-2014 revealed 36.8% had diabetes.
- Mean weight was higher in veterans with diabetes compared to those without.
- Weight increased significantly from 2000-2014 across most veteran groups.
Findings:
- Women without diabetes exhibited the most rapid weight gain (0.36 kg/y).
- Younger veterans (born since 1950) showed greater weight increases than older cohorts.
- Weight gain rates varied by sex and diabetes status.
Implications:
- Urgent need for weight management programs tailored to US veterans, especially women.
- Interventions should consider age-related differences in weight gain patterns.
- Further research into the drivers of weight gain in this demographic is warranted.
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